Superb quality crafted solid 800 silver large size and heavy weight barrel shaped covered jug with wood handle. The body finely hand engraved with Johann Balthasar Bossard coat of arms (a cross flanked by two stars) and his wife Anna Helena Aklin (1804—1867) coat of arms It was probably made in 1831 for their marriage Johann Bossard (1806-1869), silver and goldsmith, set up business in Lucerne. Under his son - Karl Silvan Bossard - direction, the firm received a distinction at the Schwizerischen Landesausstellung in Zurich, 1883, a silver medal at the Internationalen Ausstellung für Edelmetalle in Nuremberg, 1885 and a gold medal at the Paris Exposition Universelle in 1889. Fully hallmarked 0.800 together with "Flying bird holding a key" Swiss silversmith's mark Please notice that actual hallmark is in picture number 2 (last picture is the same mark but on another object) Height 22 cm Width 24 cm Maximum diameter 12 cm Weight 1059 grams Condition report: In fine circa 1923 years old original condition - great patina, some scratches, dings and bumps, interior needs to be polished - old repairs under cover, as you can see in pictures that are part of the description (wine bottle not included) Coming from a 100% smoke-free home, will be properly sanitized before shipping Buy with confidence from one of Catawiki top silver specialist seller International buyers welcomed Worldwide reliable tracking registered mail shipping Nature respectful recycled carefully packed Yes I do combine shipping Are you looking for more fine quality items in current auctions? Click now on Argent Provocateur seller username to see all my lots!